Walnut Side Table with Sapwood Inlay

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This week I'm building this walnut bedside table with sapwood inlay. Sapwood is the outer few layers of a tree, and is usually a lot lighter than the heartwood which is the inner part of the tree. This side table is made entirely out of walnut, but I used the contrast of the inner and outer tree rings to create inlay that highlights the handles of the drawers. If you have any questions feel free to ask in the comments below.
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[@XxSarahNicolexX]

I’m just sitting here at the end of the video, just shaking my head in disbelief. This piece is absolutely stunning. Beautiful work!

[@MichaelAlm]

Thank you so much 😊

[@RandomTuber782]

Bravo to Ashley! She heard your distress, made sure you were ok and didn't need help, and then moved the camera to capture the moment.

[@FireAngelOfLondon]

The inlay design on this project is a killer detail that really makes this stand out. It's given me inspiration for my work on my own bedroom, so thanks for that. Working on a horribly small budget but fortunately near where I live is a spot people use to dump furniture illegally. It's a great source of free fine quality wood as well as basic construction pieces.

[@pierreramos8018]

I have been frustrated at simple mistakes i make daily in my startup. And seeing videos for techniques and such, perfect videos without mistakes , tend to mislead. Please don’t edit out those mistakes! You made my day and gave me reassurance! Subscribed! Thank you!!!

[@Gregory-lf9ij]

man i think this guy is the most innovative wood worker on yt, amazing work every video

[@ИгорьПолозков-д7ы]

Buitiful piece of work! The real craftsman is who can to correct the mistake in time.

[@MichaelCunningham-tv4bz]

I thought i was the only idiot to glue the wrong side on glue ups. Thanks for sharing that, i appreciate you.

[@djAnakin]

I saw the glue going on the wrong side and actually said "No!" out loud. We've all been there. At least it was early and you were able to watch it off! Beautiful piece!! Nice work!

[@sgsax]

Beautiful piece. The inlay is a really nice touch. When I make mistakes like that, there is a lot more choice language involved. 🤬 Very glad you were able to save it. Thanks for sharing!

[@FG-ni5ur]

A true craftsman can fix all the mistakes, way to be awesome. I really appreciate that you didn't cut that part.👍

[@rodramsey9756]

What a soulful design and build. The glue was like, "nnnooooo!". Routinely a piece with such a insightful design and unique qualities aren't as thickset, it certainly speaks throughout to the quality and thought invested. Solid work.

[@AGlimpseInside]

Michael, I’m really glad to hear you’re walnut doesn’t smoke anymore. So much better for his health. I’ll kidding aside great project brother

[@argella1300]

That quiet close drawer system is just 👌

[@TheLastPharm]

I actually saw that glue mistake about the same time you started pointing out, and I honestly shared your horror at realizing what had happened. Thankfully it all worked out. This is a knock dead beautiful piece of work, and a pleasure to be able to see how it was done. Really nice!

[@joelthoenen3733]

I really loved the way this one came out. Might be my favorite non plywood pattern video.

[@amilcarberrios641]

That’s a beautiful piece of art Men Your face reaction when u put glue on the wrong side. I was like OMG he’s human after all 💪 great job men .

[@jamestaulbee4791]

You're fortunate to have a sink like that in your shop. Very nice project-the sapwood looks great!

[@BruceAUlrich]

It turned out fantastic! Love how the sapwood banding wraps all around the thing.

[@diagonals792]

I wish I had gotten into woodworking as a kid or a teenager

[@LiloUkulele]

Beautiful work....running that dado with just the miter edge against the rip fence scared the crap out of me!

[@RbsnPinheiro]

Before you've said the word Mistake, I spotted and tried to warn you but you didn't hear! Glad you could save it!

[@MichaelAlm]

Hahaha 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@ocelliwoodworks7272]

I did the same thing. I was like "um, that's not the side to put glue on", and then you kept adding more and more glue. Nice save, lucky you had the sink in the shop.

[@Z-add]

I'm glad he didn't listen. Now i know that i have to wet both sides of the board so it won't bow.

[@AnthonyBowman]

My teeth and jaws are still hurting from clenching so hard while he was doing that and then rinsing the glue off! Yikes!

[@VikashVikaskumar-ze4hy]

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[@peterlucas6732]

Really fantastic work. Walnut is the GOAT.

[@Travis_Newsome]

I absolutely love the modern look and feel of this.

[@JPenhorwood]

Can I say….I love that you make mistakes and SHOW US. A great reminder to all of us that just because we make what sometimes feel like really dumb mistakes to ourselves, it doesn’t detract from our skill, creativity, and professionalism. Question though at the end finishing drawers, you said other drawer didn’t have room to clamp. Couldn’t you have just removed the top drawer? I’ve personally never used the under mount slides, though I imagine in my next and future builds I will. I learned from my grandpa who still uses traditional side mount, and they are fussy! But this is a gorgeous build! From a design standpoint (not a criticism, just an idea)-that’s where I began in woodworking was design first-I would have called in the sapwood inlay detail at the bottom cutout that mirrored the handles.

[@ganeshtn2098]

It's simple and beautiful. Beauty is in simplicity

[@jekku4688]

Man that is one beautiful piece of cabinetry! ❤

[@EthanCarterDesigns]

Truly an incredibly beautiful piece Michael! Oh man, my heart sank when you realized you put the glue on the wrong side! Glad it worked out!

[@MichaelAlm]

Thanks Ethan!!

[@adventuresinmiddleage75]

Woof woof Winston….. your human has great skills 👌🦴🎾

[@SynthVerseSounds]

One word for you as always "you are a artist".

[@SonOfPatriots]

I love how you showed your glue mistake. Everyone has done that at least once. After rinsing it I would have probably used a card scraper to get every last bit of film off and then dried it. But that's good that you noticed it right away. Beautiful work!

[@juancastillo5078]

By far my worst skill is carpentry so I really enjoy learning. I just subscribed to your channel, literally only because you were honest and showed me you are human. We all make mistakes, but it gives us a chance to learn and become better. Great build. Looks awesome. Maybe router out a spot for a wireless charger?

[@maksqwe1]

Couldn’t help but notice that nice Mercedes on the drive... my dream car. Awesome workmanship by the way! I love the fact the sides of the drawers are clean and without visible sliders.

[@janiceoldham1794]

Wow. This and the Murphy bed. Just gorgeous!

[@mileshunter3280]

16m41s = the most drama I've ever seen in a woodworking video. I actually gasped.

[@andrewhua4972]

Wow, this has to be one of my favorite builds of 2020 for sure! So gorgeous!

[@e210dall3]

20.46 Apart from the gaping hole between the drawer front and the carcass, brilliant job. Love the design.

[@daveklein2826]

Troll

[@jimfisher8990]

Nice touch on the Left leg

[@wilbertbeijers9732]

Lovely job. Good to see someone not editing out his mistakes 🙂

[@archer9006]

Nice save on the glue on the wrong side, I have done that on my end grain cutting boards a couple of times, had the same reaction as you did. Love your builds

[@jahanas22]

That’s a beautiful piece.

[@reforzar]

Beautifully done. Glue in the wrong spot happens to everyone. Nice save.

[@childofakingcharity5597]

I'm happy for your glue mistake, because I learn that I can wash it off instead of throwing away the wood

[@benbirdsill4709]

"with a sharp chisel..." When would you reccomend a dull chisel? Love your stuff, always good inspiration.

[@MichaelAlm]

Ha! I actually do have a set of dull chisels for beating on.

[@JGV_IX]

Wow! That. Is. Gorgeous!!!

[@jeanettenorman7052]

Stunning - Elegant Stylish Sophisticated

[@AFBoi120]

Hey from Seattle (PNW, WHAAAT??)!! Loved this. Absolutely gorgeous!! As soon as I saw the mistake, before you said anything, I was like, “WRONG SIDE!! NOOOOOO!!!” Glad it all worked out!!

[@joliekarno]

Gorgeous design and excellent craftwork.

[@almaylin464]

When I saw you run the inlay pieces halfway through and turn them over I pictured in my mind me trying the that and it didn't go nearly as smooth I could see the pieces shooting though the shop maybe one sticking out of my leg you know. great work man love the inlay

[@naotomorita1621]

Simply stunning work including how you saved the mistakenly glued board lol

[@pcservicelondon]

I was watching and I was thinking hmmm I think he put glue on the face. but then nah he knows what he is doing. oh well, at least I am not the only one who makes mistakes. I love the handles. :) amazing work!

[@msshaik3479]

Hi. I could notice a small gap from the side at the lower portion when you were fixing the face of the larger drawer....maybe it's because of the two side tape....hope you noticed it.....my observation...@ 20.45 Beautiful work....

[@jekku4688]

Saw that too :-(

[@justanotheryummymumm]

I need to see the pieces inside your home!

[@BluesmaNeedham]

Damn dude, I love your design work so much. Also, I feel your pain with that mistake. I made a HUGE 4’x8’ sheet of hexagon pattern plywood for a headboard (got the idea for you of course). At the very end of the build, I drilling holes for French cleats and the stop collar on my drill bit slips and I drill through the face of it. I screamed so loud that my wife heard me from inside the house 😂. I fixed it by cutting a strip of plywood, chucking it up in my drill and sanding it into a dowel to plug the hole. Thankfully matched pretty well. I’ll have have to shoot you some pics on Instagram seeing as you’re the inspiration for the build. Thanks again for making all this great content!

[@robvanza]

Great save! Saying louder and louder "wrong side!!" It looks awesome and the inlays really does make it pop!! First time watcher and subbed! Your video and commentary is nice and relaxed! No over dramatisation BS! Really enjoyed it! Thanks!

Hello my friend. It's a great project. Very beautiful design. The side table with walnut inlay is very stylish and decorative. You did a good job. I watched with curiosity. Congratulations. See you. Great greetings. 👍💖

[@sunrei3071]

That is genuinely a beautiful piece

[@senorasheikh8018]

I love this glue part

[@woodbeard9861]

Wooooww, digga!!! Thats the most beautiful piece of furniture i've seen on YT for a long time! So nice..so inspiring! Thank u so much for this.. And the moment when u put the first glue drop on..whaaaaa.. Very nice Job! Thanks..

[@fiercegirldesign1]

Beautiful cabinet. Thanks for sharing your process, including that super stressful glue fiasco. 😮😅

[@laurswoodwork5942]

The way you reacted when you realized your mistake , so ,so funny, and reminded me of a dear german friend . Shout out from romania .

[@markkoons7488]

Kind of reassuring to see another guy screw up and still save the work.

[@Realism91]

That was the best part, sometimes you think these people never make mistakes.

[@invictu4488]

@@Realism91 you know what I mean!? 😅 Fun fact: I made a bathroom medicine cabinet over our sink which was 4cm deeper/longer from front to back. I had to take saw off the back ... It looks okay, but I'm haunted by the horrendous act of undoing the brilliant work... My wife doesn't even seen to notice. 🤔

[@nicoclifton9542]

Such a beautiful piece!! The inlay is an amazing detail. Good work!

[@reeeeeeeam511]

Sweet Benz. I have a '91 300SE black/palomino that I adore.

[@mikededmon]

Beautiful work, as always. Man, I gasped when you had the glue mishap. Glad to know I'm not alone making those kind of mistakes. :)

[@lPaulSaltzman]

Very smart looking cabinet. Well Done.

[@ericsturgulewski2399]

Unique idea! Nice job!

[@michaelpeavey3264]

Nice piece. Great use of sapwood. Well done.

[@fabioluizregis3713]

Congratulations for this piece of art you built :D

[@KarelKubela]

Very very very nice job!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@CoffeyCustomBuilds]

That mini fire in the insert was bonkers! Very cool build and great video man.

[@MichaelAlm]

Crazy, right?!!! Thanks dude!

[@edm00se]

Good recovery.

[@Malecotv]

bom ver que não e só agente que erra ... Parabéns pelo trabalho

[@Ghost-fc3kc]

Piece of art, You earned my subscribtion

[@davebauerart]

Looks good. The sapwood inlay is a nice feature!

[@paulthegeek]

Love the inlay. I like that you can still say it's an "all walnut" cabinet. Even the lighter wood is walnut!

[@cameronbowen4430]

Wow!!! That is incredible!!!

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Killer job Michael! We absolutely LOVE all your project videos!!

[@billm4560]

Very nice build Micheal! 👍🏻 Thanks for sharing!

[@KomarProject]

Great design brother. Love it. And don’t worry about the glue mistake we all have been there.

[@yunglynda1326]

beautiful design!

[@infinite2858]

Beautiful peace

[@aarondrossart6026]

So cool! Love this one. We've all been there with the "glue on the wrong side" whoops. Nice recovery!

[@64bosely]

Stunning work dude. Omg! My heart did a somersault with that glue mishap! Thank goodness, all's well that ends well. Give yourself a pat on the back for this project.

[@MichaelAlm]

Hahaha! Thanks Rueben 😅

[@chrisnangle435]

i love the honesty in your videos :)

[@IEnjoyCreatingVideos]

Nice built Michael! Thanks for sharing the video with us!💖👍👌😎JP

[@mothers22]

Nice milling idea

[@siririchards4461]

Really diggin’ this piece Michael!

[@christianjanes]

Wow, great video and project. Amazing that you thought that quickly to fix the glue “situation”.

[@MichaelAlm]

Thanks! Yeah just barely saved it 😅

[@patrcrnn]

Beautiful Work!

[@HMABH]

16:40 THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS !!!

[@sallybryan3754]

I love the design man

[@DIYMontreal]

OMG you killed me with the washing of the board 😆 Great save!

[@jcd9327]

Beautiful design and good choice of wood. Bravo !

[@weberwoodshop]

Enjoyed this as always. Nice Job Ashley swinging that camera around! I know that stomach-pit feeling all too well. I average about one major blunder per project. The cabinet is beautiful though.

[@CutitwithaHammer]

Nice recovery on the glue mistake. Mistakes are part of the craft. :) I started a playlist of mine.

[@leepikakamatagi]

Love the innovative design

[@williamellis8993]

That's a really beautiful cabinet, Michael. At least your mistake was glue. That's not as bad as drilling pocket holes on the wrong side - not that I've ever done that (lol). Stay safe. Bill

[@georgedavids7640]

Hi I like the design and what a awesome finish

[@jimbecker5675]

Outstanding looking build!

[@nebraskaman8247]

Great job on that cabinet!